Tender

Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services

STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Stornoway Port Authority has initiated a tender process for the provision of shuttle buses for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre. The tender, titled "Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services," falls under the services category. The deadline for tender submissions is November 13, 2023, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day in Stornoway. The contract period is set to start on January 22, 2024, and run until September 30, 2026. The tender presents an opportunity for service providers with experience in passenger bus/coach services and a focus on service quality and reliability.

Businesses offering passenger transportation services, especially shuttle bus operations, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. To be eligible, service providers must hold a current vehicle operator licence for Public Service Vehicles and demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience providing relevant services. The selection criteria also include financial standing, technical capabilities, and environmental management practices. The tender process allows for electronic submissions and requires compliance with draft Contract Terms. Bidders are advised to consider the required criteria carefully and ensure timely submission to enhance their chances of winning the contract and expanding their business operations.

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Notice Title

Stornoway Cruise Deep Water Terminal cruise passenger shuttle bus services

Notice Description

Provision of shuttle buses for cruise passengers from Stornoway Deep Water Terminal to Stornoway Town Centre

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stornoway Port wishes to appoint a service provider to provide a shuttle bus services between its Deep Water Terminal and Stornoway Town Centre on days when a cruise vessel is berthed at the Deep Water Terminal. Details of the services required are set out in the Specification.. See Instructions to Tenderers for a description of the tender process.

Renewal: Stornoway Port will have the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months on two separate occasions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747522
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490480
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Brenda Jones
Contact Email
brenda.jones@stornowayport.com
Contact Phone
+44 1851702688

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2XS
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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